Complexity and Problem-Solving Skills

THOUGHT: How MSF USA staff understand the organization, manage complexity, and contribute by creating new and different.

People Focus

Builds strong relationships and delivers solutions geared to aiding others. Solicits feedback and data; conveys a clear understanding of the team's level of service; takes action when the team does not meet standards; aligns processes with organizational needs.

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

Global Perspective

Takes a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens. Shows global thinking at work; adjusts organizational practices to meet different regions or countries' unique needs. Uses a broad perspective when addressing issues and challenges.

Cultivates Innovation

Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others' creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.

Strategic Mindset

Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.

RESULTS: MSF USA staff achieve results by cultivating a forward-thinking environment that produces solutions for changing stakeholder needs.

Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances. Regularly pushes self to attain outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

PEOPLE: MSF USA staff understand their impact on others through collaboration and inclusion of different perspectives to achieve common goals.

Collaborates

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Values Differences

Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Confronts stereotyping and offensive comments promptly. Consistently behaves with great sensitivity toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and communication methods.

Builds Effective Teams

Build strong identity teams applying diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Manages Conflict

Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Builds Networks

Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

Drives Vision and Purpose

Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

SELF: MSF USA staff demonstrate self-awareness by having an open mindset and continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.

Instills Trust

Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Models honesty and authenticity and encourages others to be upfront with one another. Demonstrates reliability and places a strong emphasis on the team meeting its commitments. Fairly represents others' positions.

Manages Ambiguity

Operates effectively, even when things are unclear, or the way forward is unclear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity, and makes progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes and responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.

Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization and shifts priorities appropriately.

Being Resilient

Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Technical Competencies

Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.

Financial Acumen

Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Tech Savvy

Anticipating and adopting innovations in organizational digital and technology applications.

Data Collection and Analysis

The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.

Project Management Skills

The ability to plan and manage small project assignments within desired cost, time, and quality parameters.

Presentation and Written Communication Skills

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization and shifts priorities appropriately.

Organizational Insight

Applying knowledge of MSF-USA and the industry to advance the organization’s goals.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role reports to the Director of Marketing Operations and Integration and works closely with the Marketing Content Editor, the Digital Marketing Team, and colleagues in Development and Communications.

·       Manages video, multimedia, animation, and multimedia production projects with freelancers, agencies, interns, and volunteers as needed.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

The Marketing Multimedia Producer, Video and Graphics is a self-motivated, creative, curious, and collaborative team player with:  

·      3+ years of relevant multimedia and video content creation experience with a strong portfolio/ reel.

·      Proven expertise in creating results-driven short-form videos for social and digital platforms.

·      Proven skills in proposing, producing, directing, and delivering impactful video and photo content, including shooting, lighting, sound, editing, and post-production.

·      Strong competency in creating multimedia considering representation, culture, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion - for example, race, gender, religion, LGBTQ+ issues, and disability.

·      Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

·      Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, newsroom-like environment, balancing long-term and rapid response work.

·      Proficiency in modern digital tools for video scripting, editing, motion graphics, and design.

·      Ability to create straightforward motion graphics, infographics, and animations.

Preferred, but not required:

·      Advanced skills in information graphics design and motion graphics design.

·      Experience with digital and/or print graphic design and production.

·      Comfortable on-camera, able to effectively narrate and present content.

·      Multilingual abilities (e.g., French, Spanish, or Arabic) are a plus.